Brandon Marski outlines priorities in bid to join Oconto Falls school board

Brandon Marski said he is looking to join the Oconto Falls Public School District board and outlined priorities he would pursue if elected: attracting and keeping high-quality teachers and administrators, maintaining facilities and curricula, and ensuring fiscal responsibility while supporting extracurricular opportunities.

Marski, who said he and his wife have lived in the district for about seven to eight years and that they have two children in fourth and seventh grade, pointed to his experience as a co-owner of a commercial construction company and as a youth coach as preparation for board service. "I try to lead by example," Marski said, describing his approach to deliberations.

He identified recruiting and retaining talent as the district's central challenge, saying competitive pay, well-maintained facilities and proper curriculum materials are critical to keeping strong teachers from leaving for other districts. "I think the main thing that I see ... is probably just maintaining or, you know, attracting talent," he said.

Marski praised the district's handling of recent referendum work and the middle school project, saying those ongoing facility efforts should continue. He urged that new programs be evaluated on financial grounds rather than popularity alone: decisions "have to be physically responsible," he said, adding that the district must consider families across a wide north-south geography and varying incomes.

Drawing on a personal memory, Marski quoted a former coach: "As soon as you're satisfied, improvement stops." He said he keeps that maxim visible in his office and wants the board to keep pushing to improve opportunities for students and staff.

Marski also emphasized extracurricular programs, saying there are many options for students and that he wants to preserve and grow those opportunities when financially and practically feasible. He did not specify an electoral timetable or provide details about a campaign staff or endorsements in his remarks.

He spoke about bringing his administrative and problem-solving experience from his construction business to board work and said his goal is to help shape the district to better serve students, staff and administrators.